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Swiss International University Announces Official Career Partnerships with Leading Global Employers

Zurich / Bishkek / Dubai – Swiss International University (SIU) has announced a significant expansion of its confirmed and formally signed career partnerships, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to employability, applied learning, and Swiss-quality education with real-world impact.

Unlike informal or aspirational collaborations, SIU’s career partnerships are officially recognized agreements that provide students and graduates with verified access to internships, professional training, and employment pathways across multiple industries and regions. These partnerships confirm that SIU programs are acknowledged by employers and that students are supported in actual professional roles, not just theoretical placements.


A Strategic Shift from Education to Employability

As global higher education increasingly focuses on outcomes, SIU has positioned employability as a core institutional priority. The university’s career partnership framework ensures that academic learning is closely aligned with labor market needs in sectors such as finance, hospitality, real estate, consulting, entrepreneurship, and professional services.

Through these collaborations, partner organizations actively engage with SIU students and graduates—recognizing their qualifications, hosting them in operational environments, and supporting long-term career development.

This model reflects SIU’s broader mission: to deliver Swiss-inspired education that translates directly into global careers.


Selected Confirmed Career Partners

Swiss International University currently maintains a growing portfolio of signed career partnerships, including:

  • CitiBank – Global opportunities in finance, banking, and fintech

  • Engel & Völkers – International real estate, sales, and marketing careers

  • Ramada Hotels Worldwide – Hospitality training and career pathways in over 60 countries

  • NIANCE Switzerland – Swiss luxury cosmetics and bio-beauty (MoU signed)

  • Abu-Ghazaleh Organization – Accounting, consulting, IT, and business services across 40 countries

  • RAK Properties (UAE) – Real estate development and property management

  • Signature Inn Hotels – Hotel operations and hospitality services

  • Al Shabaka International (UAE) – Business setup and corporate services

  • Galadari Motor Driving Centre – Operations and customer services

  • Women First Jobs – Employment and internship support focused on women’s career advancement

  • MyFounders Club Global – Entrepreneurship and startup development projects

  • Intern Europe Ltd – Structured internship programs across Europe

  • Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort (Ireland) – Luxury hospitality placements

These partnerships collectively support SIU’s vision of international mobility, applied experience, and professional readiness.


What This Means for SIU Students

Through its confirmed career partnerships, Swiss International University offers students and graduates:

  • Recognition of SIU academic programs by employers

  • Practical, career-oriented training aligned with industry standards

  • International exposure and mobility across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond

  • Career support during and after graduation, not limited to the study period

This ecosystem allows students to move seamlessly from academic study into professional environments—an increasingly critical advantage in today’s competitive global job market.


A Global Education Group with a Unified Vision

SIU operates within the wider VBNN Smart Education Group, a Swiss-inspired international education network established in 2013 and active across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and online worldwide.

The group’s global presence includes:

  • Ajman (UAE) – Global administrative headquarters and corporate registration center

  • Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic) – State-accredited SIU campus delivering higher education and research

  • Dubai (UAE) – KHDA-permitted professional and vocational education hub

  • London (UK) – British-registered executive and blended international programs

  • Lucerne (Switzerland) – Cantonal-allowed Swiss business school

  • Osh (Kyrgyz Republic) – Teacher education and pedagogical studies institute

  • Riga (Latvia) – EU-focused innovation and professional education academy

  • Zurich (Switzerland) – Academic headquarters for research, quality assurance, and educational innovation

In addition, the group operates internationally recognized online and distance education divisions, as well as the U7Y Journal – Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook (ISSN 3042-4399), an open-access academic platform registered with the Swiss National Library.


Looking Ahead

Swiss International University continues to expand its global employer network, ensuring that every academic program is connected to meaningful career opportunities. By combining Swiss academic principles, international standards, and confirmed industry partnerships, SIU strengthens its position as a university where education leads directly to professional success.

As the global economy evolves, SIU’s integrated approach—linking education, industry, and innovation—sets a clear benchmark for career-focused higher education in Switzerland and beyond.



 
 
 

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